Brother and sister work hard for ‘a better future, a better life’
Anyelin and Yustin Vasquez Lopez left a dangerous life in Guatemala to achieve academic excellence and set career goals in America...
Young mom surpasses expectations to get to graduation day
Ahnaka Ortiz-Rodriguez started high school while pregnant and will graduate on time, with honors and an upward trajectory-- toddler in tow...
Rockford lacrosse standout begins Air Force Academy this summer
Rockford lacrosse standout Ian Rodriguez is gearing up for the Air Force Academy this summer in Colorado...
‘A light that cannot and will not be put out’
Surviving family trauma and housing instability, getting behind on classes, losing beloved grandmothers and becoming a mother did not stop this senior from walking across the graduation stage...
Plan failed? Draw up a new one
Two years ago, Chris Hribek was on a road to nowhere with failing grades, attendance issues and an attitude problem...
Sophomore sensation Paige VanStee thrives on the diamond, court and classroom
Three-sport standout Paige VanStee shines on and off the field for Thornapple Kellogg...
‘Feels like I just got here yesterday’
Kelly LaCroix has worked in the same classroom at Kettle Lake Elementary for two decades, and her enthusiasm continues to grow every day...
Young leaders leave a literary legacy
Fifth graders did their research, worked with a budget and chose a new collection of books for their school as part of a new library legacy committee...
Overcoming homelessness to get her degree, she’s ready to help others
Jordan Lovett, once homeless, graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is eager to advocate for others facing similar struggles to her own...
‘A drive to prove myself’
Brittle bone disease has not stopped Thornapple Kellogg senior Kaleb Sydloski from taking part in band, swimming and tennis while in high school...
A new teacher with a passion for the classroom: ‘I love helping kids’
While the number of new teachers continues to drop dramatically, Brittney DesLauries says she wants to do it for the rest of her life...
‘Surround yourself with people who care about you’
Aubrey Robinson had a tough go before switching to Northview from another district. But once she did, she soared...
From Grief and Recovery to Graduation
This high school senior survived a deadly car accident, determined to re-build his physical strength and graduate with his class...
Multi-talented Falcon senior shines on and off the field
East Kentwood baseball and football standout Kyle Dent not only makes waves on the field, but also isn’t so shabby in the classroom...
‘Your worst situation … can make you the best person that you can be’
Self-reliant since early childhood, Tiana Studebaker’s path to graduation was filled with instability. At commencement, she tipped her hat to her alternative school classmates for their perseverance...
This leader is always learning
Elle Waldron is president of the Northview High National Honor Society, but she prefers listening to telling others what to do...
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